Evaluation of Inspiratory Muscle Strength Early After Coronary Artery Bypass
Coronary Artery DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a 6-day postoperative in hospital cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program on inspiratory muscle strength and its potential association with improved functional capacity after coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
A Study to Determine if Technosphere® Inhalation Powder (FDKP) Causes ECG Changes (QTc) Following...
Healthy Subjects48 healthy adult male & female subjects will be enrolled in this study to determine the effect of Technosphere® Inhalation Powder (FDKP) on the QT interval of the EKG. Eligible subjects will be randomized into a dosing regimen after admission.
Xenon Inhalation During Orthopaedic Surgery in Elderly Subjects.
AnaesthesiaPostoperative Cognitive FunctionThe primary objective was to explore the feasibility of inhaled xenon for sedation in terms of its effect on postoperative cognitive function in elderly, in comparison with the postoperative cognitive function found after IV propofol sedation in the same population.The secondary objectives were designed to assess the feasibility of xenon sedation in terms of its effects on different neuropsycho-logical test variables, vital signs, sedation levels and safety in elderly orthopaedic subjects.
Budesonide Inhalation Suspension for Acute Asthma in Children
AsthmaAcute Asthma1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether the addition of budesonide inhalation suspension (BIS) to the standard therapy of albuterol, ipratropium bromide, and systemic corticosteroids (SCS) for moderate to severe asthma flares in children reduces asthma severity more rapidly than standard therapy alone.
Hold Relax Pectoral Stretch vs Inspiratory Muscle Training
Pulmonary Function in Frail ElderlyFrailty is a clinical syndrome that alters the structure and function of respiratory system which causes stiffness of thoracic cage and reduces the chest wall compliance in addition of respiratory muscle weakness that can lead to the reduction of pulmonary function. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and hold-relax pectoral stretch on pulmonary function (FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC) among frail elderly
Effect of a Modified Oxygen Mask Associated to Nasal Prongs During a High Flow Oxygenation Method...
Oxygen Inhalation TherapyThe aim of this study is to determine the effect (on PaO2) of a modified mask associated to nasal cannula used for high flow oxygenation.
Efficacy of Inhalation of Essential Oil on the Reduction of Inhalants Craving
Inhalants CravingInhalants, which are neurotoxic central nervous system (CNS) suppressants, are frequently abused by young adults. Unlike other CNS depressants, including alcohol and opiates, no treatment is currently approved for inhalants dependence. In this report, a novel approach of substitution treatment for inhalants addiction was explored in a double-blinded, randomized, controlled crossover design to examine the effects of inhalation of essential oil (EO) and perfume (PF) on the reduction of cue-induced craving for inhalants in a cohort of thirty-four Thai males with inhalants dependence. The craving response was measured by the modified version of Penn Alcohol Craving Score for Inhalants (PACS-inhalants)
Pulmonary and Ventilatory Effects of Trigger Modulation in Intubated ICU
ICU PatientsIntubation3 morePressure support ventilation allows intubated ICU patients to breathe spontaneously. Among specific settings, the adjustment of the trigger value (or threshold for triggering the ventilator) has not been explored to date. The trigger threshold corresponds to the sensitivity of the ventilator to detect patient's inspiratory effort and then deliver the predefined pressure support to inflate the lungs and deliver a tidal volume. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of trigger level on pulmonary and ventilatory physio (-patho)logical parameters in spontaneously breathing ICU patients.
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Shortness of Breath (Dyspnea) and Postural Control in...
CopdInspiratory Muscle WeaknessShortness of breath (dyspnea) is an important symptom during physical exertion in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is related to respiratory muscle weakness. Dyspnea is a multidimensional sensation. The sensory perceptual domain (perceived dyspnea intensity) has been study extensively. The perception of respiratory distress (unpleasantness of dyspnea) has not received as much attention. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been shown to improve inspiratory muscle function and reduce dyspnea intensity. Balance impairments increasing the risk of falling is another recognized problem in patients with COPD. Postural balance has been shown to be especially impaired in patients with COPD who have pronounced respiratory muscle weakness. Improvements in respiratory muscle function might improve balance control in patients. Respiratory Muscle Metaboreflex is known as respiratory muscle work during exercise reflexively induces sympathetically mediated vasoconstrictor activity, there by compromising blood flow and oxygen delivery to active limb and respiratory muscles. Eight weeks of controlled IMT is hypothesized to reduce both intensity as well as unpleasntness domain of dyspnea perception, improve postural control and improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to limb muscles in patients with COPD who have pronounced respiratory muscle weakness.
Effects of Manual Therapy and Inspiratory Muscle Training
Respiratory FunctionThe effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and manual therapy approaches added to the IMT program in healthy individuals with hyperkyphosis is uncertain. This study was aimed to determine the effects of manual therapy techniques added to IMT and IMT on pulmonary functions (FVC, FEV1, FEV1 / FVC, and PEF), forward head posture, and hyperkyphosis in healthy individuals with hyperkyphosis. Thirty-five individuals voluntarily participate to study were randomly divided into IMT and manual therapy groups. While all participants received twenty minutes of IMT twice a week for four weeks, manual therapy techniques were applied to the manual therapy group in addition to IMT. Pulmonary functions, forward head posture, and hyperkyphosis were evaluated before and after the treatments with spirometry device; cervical range of joint range of motion measuring device (CROM Deluxe), C0-wall (OWD), and C7-wall distance measurement respectively. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 25.0) will be used to analyze the data in the research.